Posts filed under 'Flexibility'
Exercise of The Day: Ball Reach And Pull Stretch
Starting Position: Sit on an exercise ball with your feet together and back straight.
Movement: Extend your right arm straight up above your head and allow your left arm to hang down by your side. Exhale as you press you right arm up as far as you can while pressing your left arm down as far as you can. Hold this position for thirty seconds.
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June 24th, 2008
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May 17th, 2008
ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2008) — It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when suffering with joint pain, but physical activity is actually a natural pain reliever for most people suffering from arthritis. A recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research journal concluded that regular exercise, specifically the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, is an effective course in significantly improving and managing arthritis pain. This is good news for the aging population of U.S. baby boomers who want to get back to basics with a natural remedy for pain. In fact, arthritis is projected to increase by 40 percent, affecting 67 million Americans, in the next two decades.
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April 20th, 2008
Ball Torso Stretch
The Ball Torso Stretch gives you a perfect way to work and stretch your core region with the support of your fitness ball
Primary Muscle Group: Chest, Shoulders, Sides, Back and Legs
Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:
Preparation: Stand with your feet directly under your hips. Position the ball in front of you and bend forward from your hips and place your palms on the ball.
Execution: Roll the ball in a semi-circle towards your right foot. Keep both hands on the ball and you’ll notice that as you roll it, your left hand will rise and your right hand will lower. Hold each position for 20-30 seconds and breathe normally.
Comments: This is a great all-over stretch. It feels so wonderful it could become habit-forming!
April 17th, 2008
by Philip Bray
I’ll start by defining the term Functional Fitness Training:
“Functional training describes exercises that replicate movements commonly used in activities of daily living. A narrow stance squat, for example, duplicates the action of getting in and out of a chair”. Functional Fitness for Seniors is designed especially for those in the over 50 crowd to help them make the most of their second half century and is a must if they are to enjoy their lives to the fullest by prolonging an active and able-bodied lifestyle.
Many workout programs for seniors fall under the definition of “Functional Fitness”. Being functionally fit means having the ability to get through your daily life chores and tasks with no complications. These programs contain exercises that mimic the movements of everyday life and go in depth about exercise and fitness that seniors can easily fulfill and do on a daily basis. All fitness and rehabilitative programs will include flexibility as a component.
Workouts are modified to fit any need or fitness level. The estimated level of fitness for seniors is determined by their age and body weight, as well as their overall health status and physical condition. The levels of fitness, senior people want is dependent on the level of health that they are currently experiencing. These programs help to improve strength, posture, and cardiovascular fitness. With the emphasis on fitness, senior adults can enjoy what they are doing and keep themselves in top physical condition at the same time.
Health Benefits
Exercise will help them feel great, live joyfully, sleep better, manage stress better and give them the endurance they need to get through their daily life activities.
Physical exercise is probably the best all-natural laxative you’ll find. It not only improves digestion, but exercise is also good for managing lower back pain, arthritis and diabetes. You can help control blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, and reduces the risks of hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke just by being active and engaging in fitness activities every day.
Special populations
Those seniors that have been diagnosed with heart problems or other special health needs are not asked to participate in particularly aggressive and rigorous exercise programs, but are invited to participate in other areas of fitness, senior people in the gym can enjoy and is deemed a reasonable exercise effort for their personal situation.
Conclusion
Functional fitness for seniors is pushing the bounds of what is doable. Our mission for Personal Training is to help them obtain a healthy exercise lifestyle by challenging them both mentally and physically. Check with local Senior Centers, Gyms, and Personal Trainers for programs available in your area.
March 25th, 2008
With the warm months of summer approaching and the long evenings of day-light saving upon us many serious, social and casual golfers will be looking to get out onto the course to enjoy and develop their games.
An area of golfing performance which has taken great strides in the past decade has been physical fitness, and therefore its importance. The evolution- in part- has been brought upon via the emergence of Tiger Woods, who has developed highly effective athletic condition. We have also seen the emergence of fitness programs specific to golf from PGA Tour mobile fitness trailers through to fitness programs at golf schools throughout the world. Many professionals, top amateurs and keen general enthusiast now have personal trainers aiding their golf performance. Although Woods and his management have not divulged into the specifics of his fitness training regime, it is apparent that the world number one has followed solid training principles- which is no secret, as some will see Woods program. No matter your level of golf, you can apply the same principles that have seen the worlds top golfers get the most out of their games.
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March 25th, 2008
Ball Hip Stretch
The Ball Hip Stretch is a great exercise movement that will work your outer hip area with the use of your stability ball.
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March 24th, 2008
Fitness Tip: Don’t get stuck in a cardio rut - try something new! Besides being a great cardio workout, a rowing machine uses many different muscle groups including abs, back, chest, arms, hips, glutes and legs. Remember to start slow, strap in your feet, draw in your abdomen and maintain good posture throughout the movement.
Exercise Of The Day: Ball Spine Stretch…..CLICK HERE
March 18th, 2008
Dr Steven Gelbard’s Guide to Reducing Back Pain Without Surgery
by Dr Steven Gelbard
Though I specialize in minimally invasive surgery for back pain, I still believe that surgery should be a final measure taken after you’ve tried all other options… and the back pain remains chronic. It’s up to you to watch your back, but in case you’re in pain here are some suggestions that can help you postpone or possibly even prevent back surgery.
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March 13th, 2008
Ball Spine Stretch
The Ball Spine Stretch is the ultimate fitness move to help stretch your total back region as you use your fitness ball for stability.
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March 12th, 2008
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